BRANCHES???

Hmmnnnn… a new day again. I woke up at around 10am. I did recognize that we haven’t put up our christmas tree yet. Then i just found myself thinking bout the past. As far as i can remember, we grew up without our own christmas tree. We used to borrow our christmas tree from my mom’s uncle. Me and my “GOAL CATCHER” eldest sister used to decorate it with the help of our mom and dad. A simple yet satisfying moment for little boys and girls like me and my sister. We’re so happy decorating it and at the same time playing with christmas balls, ribbons with our parents. Then came our youngest sister who added life, joy and happiness in our lives.

I was able to buy my first xmas tree when i was about 20 years old. What’s so cute about that tree is that you can still see what’s behind it even if it already stands in front of you. In short, it’s not like a pine tree, it’s more like a n old man’s head. maybe not a christmas tree, better to be called xmas branches. he..he..he..Years after, my sister bought a tall and leafy xmas tree..A “Christmas Tree” can be called.

We’ve had a happy christmas seasons in our younger years. A family full of of joy and laughter. A christmas together. Every member of the family present, a reunion? sort of! We used to go to mass at the eve of Christmas day. Then after the mass, we do rushed in going home to look under that tree and see what’s in store for us. There were so many gifts under the tree. But i’m used to getting only two gifts, from mom and dad. Actually it’s all of my moms. he.,he,.he,. I even saw Santa Claus putting gifts in my xmas socks. But up to now, i’m still wondering, is santa a girl or a man? As far as i can recall, the one i saw was sporting a very long, black hair, colored fingernails, not wearing the usual santa costume but simply a shirt and maong short. Maybe santa’s so busy that time that he asked my mom to put the gifts in my xmas xocks in his behalf ha..ha..ha..

Years have passed, everything has slowly changed from a very happy christmas to a bit lonely one. My mom and dad decided to have their own christmas celebration. Actually me and my ever loving sister had something to do with that decision.hehe..time passed again and it’s time for my mom and youngest sister to leave for California, to try and look for better lives and opportunities. Then we lost our beloved grandmother. Nanay Oniang as we fondly call her.

Now we’re slowly getting used to it. Celebrating christmas very far away from them. Just a call from my mom and sister or even a chat in the internet and prayers for our truly loving granny.

I hope this coming Xmas day will be better and happier as years go by. I’m expecting a very happy season this year. An event that’s so fulfilling to remember, full of love and laughter.

I better put up our christmas tree tomorrow to feel more that Christmas is at the offing and fast approaching!!!

Our house is very much opened to guest and visitors this holiday season. NO GIFTS NO ENTRY! THOSE WITH CASH GIFTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED!!!!